AFP Announcements

AFP Survey: Financial Professionals Confident in EMV
Treasury and finance professionals are confident that EMV technology will greatly aid their efforts in the fight against credit and debit card fraud, according to a new survey by AFP. However, respondents favor chip-and-PIN cards over chip-and-signature, given the added layer of security.

George W. Bush Announced as Keynote Speaker for AFP 2015
The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced Tuesday that President George W. Bush would be the keynote speaker at the Opening General Session of the AFP Annual Conference. More than 6,500 treasury and finance professionals will gather for the event, which will be held October 18-21, 2015 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

Feb 24, 2015

Cybersecurity: Setting an Appropriate Management Strategy
The new CTC Guide to Cybersecurity: Setting a Cyberrisk Management Strategy, supported by Marsh & McLennan Companies, presents organizations with the means to establish a cybersecurity management strategy and policy, both at corporate level and within the treasury department. By taking a three-step approach to developing this strategy, companies can be highly effective.

AFP Seeks Volunteers to Update CTP Body of Knowledge
AFP is seeking qualified subject matter experts to participate on the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) Body of Knowledge Committee. “The Essentials of Treasury Management”, the body of knowledge (BoK) for AFP and the CTP examination, is reviewed and updated every three years.

AFP Guide: How to Conduct a Successful Banking RFP
Conducting a request for proposal (RFP) for banking services is one of the most time-consuming tasks treasury teams face. In a new Treasury in Practice guide, underwritten by KeyBank, AFP provides treasurers with best practices for conducting a successful banking RFP.

Survey: Risk Governance a Top Priority for Treasury
According to a new survey from KPMG and AFP, firms today are spending a significant amount of time and resources to enhance their risk governance practices, especially in areas involving treasury such as liquidity and funding.

Nov 12, 2014

AFP Survey: Cyberspending Up, But Not on Cyberinsurance
Cybersecurity is clearly a top threat to treasury and finance professionals and to the entire economy, according to an onsite survey conducted Monday at the 2014 AFP Annual Conference. Financial professionals fear the economic impact of a large-scale cyberattack.

Nov 04, 2014

Survey: Management Support is Key to Robust Data Analysis
Most companies engage in some type of data analysis to drive decision-making and achieve business goals, but those whose data intelligence programs have the support of management and devote considerable resources to gathering, analyzing and interpreting information are the ones reaping the benefits, according to the AFP Data Intelligence Survey, underwritten by Capital One Bank.

AFP Guide: Treasury Must Get Involved Early in M&A
AFP’s new Treasury in Practice guide, underwritten by KeyBank, identifies key insights for treasurers to maximize their critical role in the M&A process. Often, treasury becomes involved in M&A late in the game—but that approach is typically a misstep.

Oct 21, 2014

Two in One: AFP Annual Conference Volunteer Offerings Double
This year the biggest event in treasury and finance for the first time will host two volunteer opportunities for attendees. Both activities help organizations and kids living in the District of Columbia -- and volunteers are still welcome. BBVA Compass is the sponsor of AFPAware Community Service Day for the fifth consecutive year.

Sep 24, 2014

What Steps Can Treasurers and CFOs Take to Fight Cybertheft?
Reports of massive data breaches at major companies are surfacing on a near-daily basis. What can you do to protect your organization? Cybersecurity: The New Challenge for Treasurers explores the latest cyber issues and explains measures you can take.

Bank Account Reconciliation Easier than Ever, Says New AFP Guide
The second installment in the 2014 AFP Treasury in Practice series focuses on bank account reconciliation. Underwritten by KeyBank, the guide provides best practices and examples of how companies reconcile their bank accounts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy, quickly identify exceptions and prevent fraud.

2Q14 Corporate Cash Reserves Up, Short-Term Investment Quickens
Coinciding with the SEC’s money market mutual fund ruling for corporations, the AFP Corporate Cash Indicators ® (AFP CCI), underwritten by State Street Global Advisors, revealed that U.S. businesses built cash reserves at a faster pace during the second quarter of 2014 and invested those assets more conservatively. But the burst in cash accumulation is expected to be short lived.